By Adewumi Omoboade

Director of Strategic Communication of the African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Phrank Shaibu, has said former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar will campaign in all 36 states of the federation ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Shaibu’s statement contrasts with President Bola Tinubu’s decision to limit his personal participation in the All Progressives Congress campaign rallies to 12 states, citing the need to balance electioneering with governance.

He stated this during an interview on ARISE News on Sunday, dismissing concerns that Atiku’s campaign might focus mainly on northern Nigeria.

He said the campaign schedule would be released soon, adding that no state would be excluded from the former vice-president’s engagements with voters. Shaibu explained that the campaign would extend beyond rallies in state capitals to include town hall meetings, community engagements and visits to local government areas and villages.

He added that the campaign would provide opportunities for Atiku to interact directly with Nigerians and hear their concerns. According to Shaibu, economic hardship is a nationwide problem that could shape voters’ decisions, regardless of their geographical location. Atiku’s appeal not North bound

Shaibu maintained that Atiku’s appeal was not restricted to the North, predicting that Nigerians facing economic difficulties would support the former vice-president.

Asked which southern states Atiku expected to win, Shaibu expressed confidence in the candidate’s nationwide prospects. He also cited the country’s financial obligations and the need to attract investors as reasons for limiting his participation in campaign activities.

According to a campaign timetable reported by PUNCH, Tinubu was scheduled to attend rallies in 12 states, beginning with Kaduna on October 24 and ending with Lagos on January 9, 2027.he 2027 presidential election is expected to feature campaigns by political parties across the country as candidates seek to mobilize voters ahead of the poll.